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Eatons' Ranch 
Wolf, Wyoming 

In 1918 we hope to continue with modest success our 
efforts of many years in ranch resort work, and to welcome 
visitors who really need the simple, healthful vacation 
offered. Omitting much that might be said in favor of a 
ranch outing, and with emphasis upon the limitations of 
our particular efforts, we respectfully submit the following 
detailed account of actual conditions at Eatons' Ranch in 
the summer season. By careful reading of these pages, 
those interested will be aided in forming a decision based 
upon facts, and to this end we have devoted far more 
space than we would use for selfish purposes or to unduly 
influence anyone in this momentous year. 

All our plans are necessarily subject to change and our 
work will be conducted in war-time with special deference 
to governmental regulations and requests. This could not 
be otherwise, and our offers of personal service are all 
subject to entire agreement upon this point. We again 
take the opportunity to thank the many good friends who 
so often speak kindly of our work and who by actual 
presence with us, as well as constant encouragement from 
afar, have made possible its continuance. 

EATON BROTHERS 
March 10, 1918 

PARK TRIPS. 

Mr. Howard Eaton will make separate announcement 
of any plans for horseback journeys. He hopes to offer 
one or more delightful trips for the season of 1918. — E.B. 



Copyright. 1918— Eaton Bros., Wolf, Wyo. 




THE FALLS OF WOLF CREEK 
Scene in the Bighorns near Eatons' Ranch 



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WOLF, WYOMING. 




EATON BROS. 

HOWARD WILLIS ALDEN 



AS pioneers in regular ranching and ranch resort work, and 
i\ as originators of the unique overland trips conducted by 
Howard Eaton, the three Eaton brothers have lived in the 
west for almost forty years. Their resort work — though based 
upon long practical experience — is distinguished for its friendly 
personal character. Their guests feel a kindly special interest 
characterizing all efforts to make them at home on the ranch, 
a spirit which invites a hearty responsive impulse toward 
co-operation. 

Ranch guests think of Eaton brothers as friends. 

Season 1918 
June 1st— October 31st 



A limited number of visitors received at any time after 
April 1st. 

Concerning reservations at the ranch see page 11. 

Rates are given on page 13. 

Reading of all the pages herein will be of service to any 
prospective visitor. 




The Youngsters Love the Life 



ROUGHING IT WITH COMFORT" has for several years been a favorite 
descriptive term for life at Eatons' Ranch and it is accurate. The ranch 
outing is still invaluable for young folks ready for horseback riding and 
hardly less so for their elders who wish healthful surroundings, freedom from formality, 
pleasant associations, in brief — an opportunity for wholesome recreation. 

WHERE IT IS 

Though somewhat off the track of general tourist travel the ranch is not difficult 
of access and is in the heart of a delightful country — a region not widely known 
but steadily growing in favor. In the vast triangle formed by the hundred-mile- 
long Bighorn Range, the Powder River and the Yellowstone, there remain great 
cattle herds as in the early days, and except for the prosperous ranches where irri- 
gation is possible and the settlements on the railroad, little change appears in this 
once famous Indian country. The mountains are a source of constant pleasure to 
all from the lowlands of the East. 

Twenty miles from the Montana line, in northeastern Wyoming, the ranch is 
easily located by aid of a map which may be readily obtained from any agent of the 
Burlington road; it takes but an instant to find the railroad station of Ranchester 
and to form a mental picture of the country across the valleys of the Tongue River, 
or Wolf Creek, to the Bighorn Mountains, twelve miles away. The road to the ranch 
lies in plain sight, and the ranch pastures at the foot of the mountains are plainly 
visible. On a later page reference will be made to the railroad journey. 



ABOUT THE CLIMATE 

With a climate favorable to outdoor life the Bighorn country enjoys a yearly 
record of many bright days. Midsummer nights are invariably cool; the days, 
though warm, are rarely humid, and for several months following the spring season 
the average rainfall is far below that of the Eastern States. Records of day-to-day 
temperature, rainfall, etc., are not attempted, proving only a disappointment in case 
of unusual conditions, but Mr. Willis Eaton finds many believers in his unvarying 



philosophy that, "the weather will be fine." A host of friends attest the pleasures 
of a ranch visit and undoubtedly one feature has been the favorable climatic 
conditions. 

THE RANGE OF ALTITUDE— The question of altitude permits of much 
closer statement, and the official figure for the ranch is 4,500 feet. At Ranchester 
the mark is 3,700 and there is constant variation all the way to the ranch and up 
into the mountains, where figures range from 7,000 to 13,400 at the highest peak. 
It is now generally admitted that a change to higher altitude, much higher than 
that of the ranch, is beneficial to those who live at low levels. 

NOT A SANITARIUM — With so much emphasis upon the advantages for 
health, it is natural to question whether the ranch is intended for invalids. It is 
not. Arrangements cannot be made for any who are seriously ill from any cause. 
It would be unfair to give out any other impression. 

WHEN TO GOME 

The ranch is regularly open to visitors from June 1st to October 31st, as this 
period covers the usual provision for railroad excursion rates and all the time allotted 
to school vacations. A few boys remain throughout the winter under special con- 
ditions, and arrangements can be made for occasional guests any time after April 
1st. Those seeking the greatest change and quiet will no doubt prefer the ranch 
in June or September, though July and August are favored by the majority. 

AT THE RANCH— IN GENERAL 

SANITATION AND HEALTH— Certain fundamental conditions are met with 
the same care that would be taken if intended for the most modern community. A 
pipe line of some four thousand feet in length, direct from the mountain canyon, 
furnishes an abundant water supply. From its source in glacial formations, thirty 
miles away in the National Forest, to the ranch, Wolf Creek flows undefiled by any 
habitation — thus its purity is as nearly absolute as possible and deserves the unusual 
effort taken to preserve this purity in distribution at the ranch. 

Under guidance of competent engineers a complete system of sewage disposal 
has been established and this is most essential in maintaining excellent sanitary 
conditions. Daily removal of any waste, and a constant effort to keep the resort 
grounds clean, are matters suggestive of the constant desire to safeguard health. 

During the greater part of the summer a physician is present, and in Dr. F. A. 
Hodson both the ranch management and guests may well place every confidence. 
For many years he has delighted in protecting the excellent health record of the 
ranch, which it must be stated is also largely due to his guidance. 

THE RANCH LIFE — There is no way of predicting who will most enjoy 
ranch life, though it is natural to think first of those outdoor folks who love camping. 
Many who have never camped out or ridden horseback become quickly at home at 
the ranch, take to riding naturally, and, in fact, find only pleasure in the great change 
of habit. Provided newcomers are willing to adopt simple ways, and are anxious 
to obtain the utmost good from their outing, Eaton Brothers have little anxiety as 
to the success of the ranch vacation. Their problem is to avoid attracting those 
who would be unwilling to make any effort or whose habits annul the advantages of 
the life. 

It is frankly stated that the time spent in a ranch vacation is utterly wasted 
unless devoted to simple wholesome pleasures. Intoxicating drinks are not sold 
on the ranch, nor to be ordered through the ranch office, and, in fact, their use is 
discouraged as detrimental to the general welfare. Without dwelling on this sub- 
ject it may be said that no one is permitted to remain at the ranch who disregards 
the rights of others and the expressed wishes of the management. Very often young 
people are left at the ranch in care of Eaton Brothers, or sent there alone by parents 
who fully understand the conditions; ladies traveling alone may accept the 
hospitality of the ranch with confidence of every courtesy. 

In a steadfast effort to avoid any misunderstanding, inquirers are invited to 
accept references from a choice of patrons in any prominent community in the 
United States and to furnish personal references in return. 

WHAT TO DO 

In passing to questions of more positive human interest, lengthy description of 
the ranch will be omitted, for most eastern readers now have a very good idea of 
the general characteristics of the western country. 







Howard Hall has a Fine Floor for Dancing, and is the Headquarters for Indoor Sports and Parties 



To those who cannot realize the satisfaction derived from a complete change of 
life and habit, there seems to be very little to do at the ranch. How to spend the 
time seems to them a problem. 

HORSEBACK RIDING— First of all is the horseback riding. To ride at the 
ranch is just as natural as to use cars in the city. Many returning to the ranch, 
say they have not ridden since they left, but that it seems very natural to be on 
horseback again. Few resorts take more trouble to make confident riders of 
beginners or can claim a better service in regard to riding than Eatons' Ranch. Each 
guest is provided with an individual outfit, consisting of cowboy saddle, blanket 
and bridle, which is always ready at the saddle-house. Day after day the horses 
are brought in, mounts carefully selected, little parties of beginners taken here and 
there about the ranch, and on longer rides, as they become accustomed to the saddle. 
Riding enters into every plan, is a most beneficial exercise especially adapted to 
those who are not in constant training at home, and would make a ranch outing 
profitable if the only possible pastime. It is but just to state that horses are selected 
with thought of safety and the understanding that most ranch guests have never 
ridden. However interesting it may be to watch the ranch boys riding bucking 
horses or breaking horses at the corral, the beginner must be content with a gentle 
steed. Many riders take a keen interest in all the simple tasks that fill the day's 
work about the corral. They are interested in the horses and care for their own 
mounts with faithful regularity. This co-operation is purely voluntary, but it 
cannot fail to make ranch life seem more real and satisfying. 

FISHING — Excellent fishing is an enjoyment open to ranch visitors, and during 
each summer season this pastime ranks close second to that of riding. Often the 
real fisherman rides solely to reach pools along the mountain stream where greater 
prizes lurk — for him, the upper waters of Wolf Creek; for the less active anglers, 
its course flowing through the ranch for three miles from the mountain canyon. 
Naturally adapted for trout, this stream has been carefully stocked from year to 
year with the various native or black-spotted, eastern brook, loch leven and steel 
head trout. 



RIDING AND CAMPING TRIPS— Riding and camping form an inseparable 
part of the best ranch experience, and many opportunities are offered. Many day- 
long trips, with Alden Eaton as guide, are planned to points of interest in the moun- 
tains, where after a pleasant noon hour spent for lunch and to rest the horses, a 
return may be made to reach the ranch by early evening. With growing ease in 
the saddle it is customary to make longer trips and at times to camp out, taking 
pack horses with equipment and an expert guide and traveling to splendid scenic 
points in the mountain range. Such days of vigorous activity in the forests and 
along high trails, with evenings spent around glowing camp-fires, are to be long 
remembered. Returning to the ranch, after such experiences, campers are doubly 
repaid in the feeling of great physical exhilaration and renewed appreciation of its 
simple comforts. It is a pleasure to plan the trips, talk over equipment, study the 
trail maps provided at the ranch and generally get in trim for the work. 

Wagon trips necessitating greater preparation and providing for a wider range of 
travel are possible and the ranch has the necessary equipment ready at all times. 
For trips across the cattle ranges the season of the year is a factor, as mosquitoes 
are bad in midsummer, though fortunately not in evidence at the ranch head- 
quarters, nor in the mountains. Mention of mosquitoes brings to mind the fact 
that there are very few snakes in the ranch country, and that though the rattler 
was at one time common, it is now rarely seen. Incidentally, a case of serious 
injury or death, from snake-bite is practically unknown. 

Overland trips from the ranch to points in the Bighorn country, Custer Battle- 
field, etc., are generally made in June or September and the special journeys through 
the mountains of Glacier and Yellowstone Parks in July and August. 

A chance of annoyance to travelers in many Rocky Mountain districts is to 
unwittingly come in contact with the ivy vines here and there in the rocks. This 
plant is found at the ranch, but is so readily recognized, and such care is taken to 
point it out, that it is a drawback hardly worthy of consideration. 

HUNTING — Hunting is not a real factor in a ranch outing, and for big game 
Howard Eaton recommends special trips which he can conduct either in person or 
fully arrange. He has hunted the western country from Alaska to Mexico, and 
has made a splendid record with parties, getting the game, providing excellent 
equipment and service and with particular thought of safety. An outline of the 
Wyoming game laws is given on a later page. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Proceeding with an almost unpardonably long account, it is of interest to try to 
explain just what accommodations the ranch offers to visitors. In midsummer 
the total number of guests will average around 110, though even this figure has been 
increased by the insistence of those at the ranch who wished to have friends join 
them. Needless to say, the size of the ranch and the vast extent of unoccupied 
territory adjoining, dwarfs this small colony, and it is a matter of common remark 
that the ranch seems deserted except in the evening or at mail time. First (and 
of greater number) may be mentioned the adjoining rooms in small log cabins and 
a frame cottage building, all convenient to baths, comfortably furnished and ample 
for one or two persons; next, the tents located about the grounds and especially 
intended for the mid-season when many prefer the fullest outdoor experience; in 
addition, a very few frame buildings of one room and sleeping porch and a few 
rooms (not over seven) in the main ranch house. Three larger cottages, suitable 
for families, are often taken long in advance. In arranging for several members 
of one party or family, it is possible to suggest various combinations of communi- 
cating rooms, tents, rooms with sleeping porches, etc., and to offer the few larger 
cottages for any periods during which t/hey may be available. 

Baths and toilets are not attached to rooms, but are very conveniently located, 
are modern and, with the exception of two showers, are supplied with plenty of hot 
water. 

DRESS 

It will be taken for granted that fashionable dress and the observance of for- 
malities are hindrances to the real enjoyment of ranch life. Old habits should be 
put aside, and all should adopt the mode of dress best suited to comfort and out- 
door life. With the exception of the riding habit for ladies — who all ride astride — ■ 
practically any necessary article can be procured after arrival at the ranch. Guests 




GENERAL VIEW OF EATONS' RANCH, WOLF, 



are advised to bring old clothes and outing things used upon eastern vacations, in 
the belief that they will be useful at the ranch. Along with your fishing tackle and 
rods, a tennis racket may be brought and a rifle if target shooting at the rifle range 
will prove an enjoyment, or a shotgun, if clay-pigeon shooting should be a hobby. 
No golf. On another page is mentioned a few articles usually carried in the ranch 
store. 

With suggestions in regard to clothing it is not out of place to refer to the matter 
of laundry. At the ranch, dependence must at times be placed upon outside service, 
with shipments to a commercial laundry, handled through the ranch office. Both 
from the point of expense, which will be greatly lessened, and freedom from anxiety 
about fine work, the selection of the simplest apparel is to be urged. If articles of 
clothing are plainly marked, preferably with name tape giving the full name, chance 
of bother with laundry will be very slight indeed. 



THE TABLE 

Meals are served in a central dining room, and at hours adjusted to the needs of 
the service, details of which are carefully given in notices placed in all sleeping quarters. 
Continual effort is made to provide wholesome home style meals, and ranch friends 
now frankly admit a good progress in this respect over early days. Practically all 
the kitchen work is in the hands of competent women. Supplies for the table 
are of good quality, and it is a satisfaction to note the absence of canned foods so 




dlNG— SEASON JUNE 1 TO OCTOBER 31, 1918 



generally attributed to the West, these being supplanted by vegetables in season, 
fresh from the home gardens, and an excellent supply of milk and cream from the 
ranch dairy. Individual diets cannot be provided, but it is very fair to state that 
the meals are arranged as closely as possible to meet the general need, and that 
friendly suggestions pointing the way to improvement are always sincerely welcomed. 
A larger dining room is one of the future improvements to be made at the ranch — 
is needed now, but may not be considered under prevailing conditions. Ranch 
guests very often return for a second, third or fourth visit, in fact some regularly, 
for years — all of which encourages the belief that progress in betterment is constant. 



THE SPIRIT OF THE RANCH 

Arrivals at the ranch lose little time in "breaking in." Eaton Brothers gladly 
devote their personal efforts toward making guests acquainted, and all that is neces- 
sary to get into things is a spirit of friendliness. 

Those who are willing to go half-way seldom fail to find congenial companions 
for rides, trips, and the many simple diversions possible. As will be noted in refer- 
ence to details of the railroad journey on a later page, guests usually arrive in the 
evening. They find an instant welcome and attention, are shown to rooms, supplied 
with any mail or parcels that may have arrived in advance, offered ready infor- 
mation as to the ways of the place, and things done that help to start at once an 
"at home" feeling. 




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Crossing Wolf Creek 



IN GENERAL 

Wolf postoffice is also the ranch office, store and general headquarters for any 
service desired. Telegrams can be handled promptly, mail arrives and departs 
daily, except Sundays, the postoffice furnishes the usual facilities for issuing Money 
Orders and forwarding of parcel post — a great convenience to guests. Matters 
relating to further railroad journeys, Pullman accommodations, etc., are quickly 
taken up at the ranch office. Itemized statements of account are rendered guests 
at the end of two weeks' stay, and for like periods thereafter, and bank drafts or 
express orders accepted in payment. Travelers to the ranch are urged to avoid carry- 
ing expensive jewelry — it is a needless worry — or bringing large sums of ready 
money, as drafts may be cashed as required. 

From 7.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m. daily, except Sundays, the ranch office provides 
continuous service, and its share in ranch life is to reduce the burden of detail for 
all guests. 

Daily rides (urged as a set, definite practice for all), whether about the ranch 
fields and pastures or over gradually increasing distances upon the various hill 
and valley roads, trips into the mountains for the day or for several days' camping, 
walks into the near-by canyons, more vigorous mountain climbing to points of 
splendid view, swimming in the chilly waters of the ranch pool, a game at the tennis 
court, a camp-fire picnic, an hour of quiet with a book from the large ranch library, 
terminating with a gathering for the simplest social diversion in the evening at 
Howard Hall, provide a program of simple, wholesome activity. Howard Hall 
proves a source of constant satisfaction in its uses for music, games, fire-place talks, 
and an occasional dance, though the latter, unless of the most informal kind, and 
for a short time in the evening, is to be discouraged. Fortunate' in the possession 
of Howard Hall as a central gathering place — away from sleeping quarters, the 
ranch has also another center of interest to all — the corral and its headquarters — the 
"Wolves' Club." To see the boys work with the horses, saddle and unsaddle for 
guests, rope from horseback, ride broncos now and then, speed parting pack outfits 
bound for mountain trails, or welcome returning riders — is an unfailing source of 
interest and enjoyment. 

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RESERVATIONS 

Reservations at the ranch are carefully made, as is proper in view of the long 
journey, and prospective guests may be assured that if they give careful instructions 
with definite dates, etc., places will be held to the letter. A slight difficulty has 
been found in the fact that many wish to remain longer than the time first planned 
and arranged for, but it is natural that every effort be made to meet such changes. 

If the following outline be used in writing, the subject of reservations will be 
taken up without loss of time and prompt notice be made possible. The reader may 
be at a loss to account for the necessity of special direct arrangement with Eaton 
Brothers, and in advance of coming, but for years the ranch accommodations have 
been fully taken in midsummer, and the custom of careful, early arrangement has 
become essential. 

To Eaton Brothers, Wolf, Wyoming: — 

Kindly advise promptly if you can make definite reservation for 

(state number in party, with particulars 

as to members thereof). 

To arrive at Ranchester (definite date 

should be fixed). 

To remain at the ranch until (fixing 

of this date in advance will prove an advantage in arrangements for 
the entire railroad journey). 

Will require rooms or tents (as preferred) with 

beds each. 



Signature 



Address 



In all cases it is understood that if dissatisfied with the ranch no one is bound to 
remain the time first contemplated. It is also unnecessary to send any deposit 
with requests for reservations, but it should be understood that if requests are later 
changed as to date, etc., the management cannot guarantee to comply with such 
new arrangement, though always very willing to attempt to do so. Replies to 
inquiries can be sent by telegram when desired, but only in case details above- 
mentioned are given in full. There is little trouble in quickly arranging for those 
arriving prior to July 1st, also after September 1st, but in July and August special 
dates are often necessarily suggested in order to care for Howard Eaton's special 
parties to the National Parks. 

That inquirers may have the best possible idea of the ranch and its conditions, 
every effort is made to furnish convenient references, and all interested should be 
sure to advise Eaton Brothers as to the source of their first information regarding 
the ranch. 

CONDENSED RAILROAD GUIDE 

Intending visitors will be able to secure the fullest information as to the railroad 
trip by inquiry of any agent of the Burlington Route, on which line Ranchester is 
situated. Usually in eastern telephone books the number and address may be found 
indexed under the heading Burlington Route, and the service given to an inquiry 
regarding a trip to the ranch will be very satisfactory indeed. 

The only prior advice important to urge is that careful thought be given — not 
only to the trip to the ranch — but as to plans afterwards, and to provide for the 
entire outing, including any side trips. Tickets cannot be readily changed after 
purchase. 

Pullman reservations, railroad tickets, checking of baggage, general information 
as to schedules — all come within the province of the railroad passenger agent, and 
his word will be accurate. Trunks and handbags should be tagged with your name 
and addressed "care Eatons' Ranch, Ranchester, Wyo.," as a matter of precaution 
against loss. 

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Mail Time at the Ranch; News from Home 



Once started for the ranch, and with word sent in good season to the management, 
travelers may safely rest assured that arrangements are being made to meet them at 
Ranchester without fail. If the train, which according to present schedules reaches 
Ranchester in the late afternoon, is delayed, the fact will be known at the ranch, 
and in case it becomes necessary for travelers to remain in Ranchester over 
night rather than risk night driving, accommodations will be secured. A private 
telephone line from the ranch to the station is at the service of ranch guests. 



RANCH STORE AND NOTES REGARDING CLOTHING 

With the sole desire to save travelers from the bother of carrying unnecessary 
articles, or making random purchases before actual experience has shown what is 
best suited for the ranch, emphasis is given to the service offered by the ranch store. 
Many small sundries are carried in stock: thread, needles, shoestrings, polish, 
soaps, liniments, tooth brushes and preparations, fishing tackle, and to the surprise 
of most visitors, many other necessaries. Special articles can be secured within 
twenty-four hours by telephoning. Again reference is made to the wisdom and 
economy of bringing old clothes to the ranch and the assurance given that any 
impulse toward extravagance is foreign to the ideal enjoyment of a ranch outing. 

Extra weight clothing or underwear is unnecessary in midsummer, and for the 
cool evenings a sweater, mackinaw coat, or other heavy jacket, will amply suffice. 
It is suggested that the following be secured in advance: 

Stout lace shoes, low heels, suitable for rough service. Ladies should all provide 
riding habits, as well as a felt or straw hat for protection in the sun. 

The following are among the articles which can be readily secured after arrival: 

Boots to replace shoes and leggings when riding, and advisable if remaining for 
several weeks; gloves; hats for men; canvas leggings — serviceable when shoes 
are worn for riding; soft outing shirts; also fishing tackle, campers' supplies, fruit 
in season, smokers' supplies, etc. 

As guests come from many different cities, all usually arrange to have any favorite 
paper sent direct to them by mail, but are seldom at a loss for reading matter. 

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RATES EFFECTIVE DURING THE REGULAR SEASON, FROM JUNE 1ST 

TO OCTOBER 31ST. 
Also for Any Arriving April 1st to June 1st. 

In all cases rates include not only board and lodging, but also daily use of saddle 
horse with saddle and equipment; also a very carefully organized system of general 
ranch service. 

During the months of April, May and June, with service suited to this quiet 
period, the charge is $30 per week, each person, regardless of room location. 

During the months of July and August, with midsummer service, the general 
charge is 135 per week each person. This rate applies to most rooms and tents but 
with the exception that for a few rooms in the main house and those outside rooms 
equipped with sleeping porches, an additional charge of $5 per week is made. If 
occupied individually the total charge for such rooms will be $40 per week, or if by 
two persons, $37.50 per week each. Rates for the few larger cottages vary from 
$35 to $40 per week each person. 

During September, and until the close of the season, October 31st, the 
general rate is $30 per week, each person, regardless of room location and with 
service adjusted to the gradually diminishing number at the ranch. 

To avoid giving unnecessary trouble to inquirers it should be stated that the 
above rates do not vary because of number in party or length of stay, nor for young 
children or maids. For the latter the ranch has no special accommodations available, 
and unless a party has the use of one of the few special cottages, it is deemed 
inadvisable to bring very young children. 

It is impossible to provide rates based upon non-use of saddle horses, which are 
kept throughout the entire year to furnish summer service, and for which other 
employment cannot be found. The cost of keeping the ranch horses has of late 
increased more than any other expense of the service. 

Parties who contemplate a short trip to the National Parks sometime during their 
western vacation are advised to go either before or after their visit to the ranch, as it is 
impossible to make deductions for those away for short periods while at thesame time 
carefully holding accommodations. Those on the longer trips to Glacier or Yellowstone 
with Howard Eaton do not hold rooms or pay for such time away from the ranch. 

Short trips from the ranch, with pack horses and camping outfits, or those in 
which wagons are used to carry camp equipment, mean an increase in expense over 
the regular ranch rates. These charges depend upon the number in party, the time 
to be spent, equipment necessary, etc., but are moderate for the service given and 
may be exactly known before starting out. No extra charge is made for the many 
day-long trips in charge of Alden Eaton and to which one and all are cordially invited. 

No agents are employed, nor are commissions paid for any business secured. 
Charges for Transportation from the Railroad Station, Ranch ester, Wyo., 
Each person, with hand baggage — round trip to the ranch and return $4.00 
Trunks, each — round trip to the ranch and return 1 .00 

STATEMENT OF REVISED GAME LAWS OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 

IN EFFECT SINCE 1915 

Fishing Season — Open throughout the year. Legal limit of catch, twenty pounds 

per day and minimum size six inches. No license. 
Bird Shooting — Non-Resident License, $5.00. No guide required for bird shooting. 
Seasons for various birds as follows: 

Sage Grouse — August 1st to September 1st, inclusive. 

Grouse — September 1st to November 15th, inclusive. 

Ducks and Geese — September 15th to December 16th, inclusive. 

Limit, eighteen game birds in one day and not more than six of such birds shall 

be grouse, nor more than two sage grouse, if hunting in Sheridan County. 

Big Game — Non-Resident License $50. It is necessary to hire a licensed guide 

whose services cost $5 per day. Permitted two elk, one deer and one matured 

male mountain sheep. (Shooting of elk and mountain sheep restricted to Lincoln, 

Park and Fremont Counties.) 
Season — Elk and Mountain Sheep — September 1st to November 15th, inclusive. 

Deer in Sheridan County — October 15th to October 31st, inclusive. 

NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS FROM WILLIAM EATON 

REGARDING HORSES AND RIDING 

Corral Notes. Denning Hours, etc. 

Ranch saddle horses are ready at the corral every morning at 8.30, and will 
be promptly saddled for riders at all times during the day up to 7.30 p. m. 



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No horses will be given out on week days after 7.30 p.m., nor after 6.00 p.m. 
on Sunday. 

Those planning to ride after 6.00 p.m. week days must put their names on the 
evening list at the Wolves' Club before that hour. To guard against delay it is 
suggested that when several persons plan to start out together, they give notice to 
the corral boys in advance. 

Year by year we are more anxious to safeguard all riders and take greater 
precautions to effect this end. We not only offer every newcomer the company of 
an experienced rider for the beginning, but are continually willing to aid him in 
becoming thoroughly at ease in the saddle. Attention to the advice offered, and a 
constant effort to benefit by instruction, is a matter of direct personal responsibility 
resting upon each and every individual rider at the ranch. 

We appeal to every experienced rider, and to every beginner here, to help us in 
safeguarding the healthful pastime of horseback riding. 

Riders of experience, who will kindly inform newcomers of common mistakes 
they may make, will be granting us a personal favor, and we ask all beginners to 
accept the advice thus given in the spirit of its offering. 

A list of first principles is given below and we wish we could cover more fully, 
in this statement, the whole subject of horse handling as pertaining to these western 
mounts and their training. 

Before giving particulars regarding the horses, a word or two about customs on 
the roads or trails: 

When passing another rider or riders go slow and keep to one side — never ride 
between others who may be approaching or going your way. Remember all do 
not feel secure in the saddle, whether you are willing to take risks or not. 

If one of your party gets off to open a gate, insist that all remain until the gate is 
closed and the obliging one remounted. In trail riding do not try to pass any 
rider without due warning and knowledge that there is ample room for both. 

Be governed by the ground and beware of fast riding in rough places. 

It is well for everyone to make a practice of observing each horse and to learn to 
distinguish it from others of similar marking and size. It is most important, also, 
to learn about the horse's equipment, saddle, bridle, etc., so that you will know at 

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once if anything is wrong. No one should take long rides alone who does not under- 
stand the outfit fully, and all should, by habit, examine it carefully before mounting, 
no matter how often they ride. 

Approach your horse slowly — quietly — and always to his left shoulder. Keep 
away from his heels. 

Mount and dismount only on the left side of the horse. These movements 
require care and attention, and both are best accomplished through exercise of good 
balance rather than strength of arms. Do not mount without a firm grip on the 
reins and never release them while riding except to change from hand to hand. 
Do not drop the reins before dismounting — retain them until you have both feet 
on the ground. If you wish to lead your horse, pull steadily on the reins and do not 
look back. "Neck Reining" — instead of pulling on the reins, the method of guiding 
these horses from side to side is entirely by use of pressure on the animal's neck. 

After a little practice, spurs or a quirt are desirable in the riding equipment and 
the horses are generally accustomed to them — both, however, should be used with 
judgment. Do not strike your horse over the head or neck, but always on the flank. 
A very common error of beginners is to strike the horse to urge him ahead and at 
the same time pull up on the reins, which is the only signal he knows to "stop." 
The western saddle horses are not familiar with the use or meaning of "whoa" or 
"get-up." 

Whether you have had experience or not it is always the part of wisdom to start 
out slowly. You then have control if anything should be wrong with your equipment. 
Fast riding anywhere naturally involves a greater risk than when traveling at a 
comfortable gait. Beginners are sometimes led to reckless riding through over- 
confidence, but are never justified in doing so. Without injury to the horse or 
great fatigue to rider, cowboys will cover long distances in a day, yet seldom exceed 
five miles per hour in speed. 

One of the common causes of injury to horses, and at times to riders, is careless- 
ness with regard to barbed wire fences, which are largely in use in the West. Do 
not attempt to ride or lead your horse over fallen wires, or to hold down a fence 
with the idea of making a short cut. IT IS ALWAYS DANGEROUS. 

Please help us to make your experience in riding wholly pleasant and 
satisfactory — we are anxious to do so. William Eaton 




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To avoid chance of delay 
kindly address all communi- 
cations to 

EATON BROTHERS 



By Mail, in all cases — to Wolf, Wyo. 

By Telegraph — to Ranchester, Wyo. 

By Express — Care Eatons' Ranch — Ranchester, Wyo. 

Ranchester station is connected with the ranch by direct private tele- 
phone line, but telegrams addressed to Eaton Brothers, Sheridan, Wyo., 
will also be quickly delivered and either service assures prompt delivery. 



BOYS IN WINTER 

Notwithstanding a warning as to the occasional rigors of Wyoming 
winter, and the very frank admission of the management that the possi- 
bility of service in this season is restricted — the quiet months from 
November to June seldom pass without the appearance of a few travelers 
at the ranch. The list at this season is of necessity limited and is generally 
made up of young people, especially boys from school or college, who are 
temporarily in need of the hardening and invigorating experience of ranch 
life. Details regarding the scope of this work — in which a certain daily 
effort on the part of each boy is stipulated — will be given upon request. 



Copy of this booklet will be 
sent to your friends upon receipt 
of name and address. 

For Rates, see Page 13. 
For Reservations, see Page 11. 




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